Canon Recording, Recording Video

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Recording Video

This section explains the recording basics. Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Record for approximately 15 minutes at the default bit rate, 24 Mbps (LPCM) (A51). Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A148).

For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A74).

Operating modes:

Preparing to Record

1Attach the handle unit, grip unit, etc. as necessary to build the desired configuration (A29).

2 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (A22). 3 Insert an SD card into an SD card slot (A39).

•Insert another SD card into the other SD card slot to use relay recording (A41) or double slot recording (A41).

4Attach a lens (A29).

5 Adjust the viewfinder.

Recording

1 Set the Qswitch to CAMERA (A24).

• The camcorder turns on in mode and enters record pause mode.

• At first, both SD card access indicators will illuminate in red. After a moment, the access indicator of the SD card slot selected for recording will turn green and the other access indicator will go out.

Rear tally lamp

Access indicators